Sophora moorcroftiana, Skyi ba སྐྱི་བ་ Sandliving SophoraSkyi ba (Tibet)Sha Sheng Huai (TCM) Sophora moorcroftiana var. davidii (syn Sophora davidii)(Photo by Denis.prévôt) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Sophora spp. S. moorcroftiana (syn. Astragalus moorcroftiana) S. davidii S. viciifolia has also been given by some sources. Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Bitter Classification: Uses: 1. Clears Heat and Damp: (Tibet, TCM)-Jaundice (Tibet, TCM)-Indigestion, Stomachache2. Clears Heat, Resists Toxin: (Tibet, TCM)-Epidemic and Infectious diseases-Diphtheria (Tibet, TCM)-Poison and Toxin of various types3. Kills Worms:-Worms and Parasitic diseases, Tapeworm Dose: Decoction: 3–6 gramsPowder: 1–3 grams Substitute: Seeds of Caragana microphylla Main Combinations: Major Formulas: Cautions: Avoid overdose Main Preparations used:
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